Guiding Star quilt block

A 6″ finished block measures 6½″ before it’s sewn into a quilt. Each fabric’s yardage is the least that cuts its strips across the width of fabric, with a strip to spare for straightening.

Worked out by @quarterinch/cutting · ¼″ seams included · strips cut across 42″ of usable width · the letters are the pieces the sewing steps name

A 9″ finished block measures 9½″ before it’s sewn into a quilt. Each fabric’s yardage is the least that cuts its strips across the width of fabric, with a strip to spare for straightening.

Worked out by @quarterinch/cutting · ¼″ seams included · strips cut across 42″ of usable width · the letters are the pieces the sewing steps name

A 12″ finished block measures 12½″ before it’s sewn into a quilt. Each fabric’s yardage is the least that cuts its strips across the width of fabric, with a strip to spare for straightening.

Worked out by @quarterinch/cutting · ¼″ seams included · strips cut across 42″ of usable width · the letters are the pieces the sewing steps name

For the 6″ block. Choose another size above and these steps follow it.

1. Add 4 corner triangles

   Sew the Dark A triangle across the corner, along its long edge, and press toward the triangle.

2. Add 4 corner triangles

   Sew the Medium C triangle across the corner, along its long edge, and press toward the triangle.

3. Add 3 corner triangles

   Sew the Medium E triangle across the corner, along its long edge, and press toward the triangle.

4. Add 4 corner triangles

   Sew the Dark A triangle across the corner, along its long edge, and press toward the triangle. Each measures 2½″ (2″ finished).

5. Make 4 sections, 2½″

   Sew the two parts together along the diagonal seam. Press the seam to one side. Each measures 2½″ (2″ finished).

6. Make 1 section

   Sew the two parts together along the diagonal seam. Press the seam to one side.

7. Make 1 section

   Sew the two parts together along the diagonal seam. Press the seam to one side.

8. Add a corner triangle

   Sew the Medium E triangle across the corner, along its long edge, and press toward the triangle.

9. Make 1 section, 2½″

   Sew the two parts together along the diagonal seam. Press the seam to one side. Each measures 2½″ (2″ finished).

10. Sew the units into 3 rows

    Lay out the units as in the picture and sew them into 3 rows. Press the seams in row 1 to the left, row 2 to the right, and so on, so they nest when the rows are joined.

11. Join the rows

    Join the 3 rows, matching and nesting the seams where they meet. Press the long seams open or to one side. The block measures 6½″ (6″ finished).

For the 9″ block. Choose another size above and these steps follow it.

1. Add 4 corner triangles

   Sew the Dark A triangle across the corner, along its long edge, and press toward the triangle.

2. Add 4 corner triangles

   Sew the Medium C triangle across the corner, along its long edge, and press toward the triangle.

3. Add 3 corner triangles

   Sew the Medium E triangle across the corner, along its long edge, and press toward the triangle.

4. Add 4 corner triangles

   Sew the Dark A triangle across the corner, along its long edge, and press toward the triangle. Each measures 3½″ (3″ finished).

5. Make 4 sections, 3½″

   Sew the two parts together along the diagonal seam. Press the seam to one side. Each measures 3½″ (3″ finished).

6. Make 1 section

   Sew the two parts together along the diagonal seam. Press the seam to one side.

7. Make 1 section

   Sew the two parts together along the diagonal seam. Press the seam to one side.

8. Add a corner triangle

   Sew the Medium E triangle across the corner, along its long edge, and press toward the triangle.

9. Make 1 section, 3½″

   Sew the two parts together along the diagonal seam. Press the seam to one side. Each measures 3½″ (3″ finished).

10. Sew the units into 3 rows

    Lay out the units as in the picture and sew them into 3 rows. Press the seams in row 1 to the left, row 2 to the right, and so on, so they nest when the rows are joined.

11. Join the rows

    Join the 3 rows, matching and nesting the seams where they meet. Press the long seams open or to one side. The block measures 9½″ (9″ finished).

For the 12″ block. Choose another size above and these steps follow it.

1. Add 4 corner triangles

   Sew the Dark A triangle across the corner, along its long edge, and press toward the triangle.

2. Add 4 corner triangles

   Sew the Medium C triangle across the corner, along its long edge, and press toward the triangle.

3. Add 3 corner triangles

   Sew the Medium E triangle across the corner, along its long edge, and press toward the triangle.

4. Add 4 corner triangles

   Sew the Dark A triangle across the corner, along its long edge, and press toward the triangle. Each measures 4½″ (4″ finished).

5. Make 4 sections, 4½″

   Sew the two parts together along the diagonal seam. Press the seam to one side. Each measures 4½″ (4″ finished).

6. Make 1 section

   Sew the two parts together along the diagonal seam. Press the seam to one side.

7. Make 1 section

   Sew the two parts together along the diagonal seam. Press the seam to one side.

8. Add a corner triangle

   Sew the Medium E triangle across the corner, along its long edge, and press toward the triangle.

9. Make 1 section, 4½″

   Sew the two parts together along the diagonal seam. Press the seam to one side. Each measures 4½″ (4″ finished).

10. Sew the units into 3 rows

    Lay out the units as in the picture and sew them into 3 rows. Press the seams in row 1 to the left, row 2 to the right, and so on, so they nest when the rows are joined.

11. Join the rows

    Join the 3 rows, matching and nesting the seams where they meet. Press the long seams open or to one side. The block measures 12½″ (12″ finished).